Vacation Day 21 – A Wet, Autumn-Like Evening

At night was heavenly—but not in the way you might think. The rain came down in a steady, soothing drizzle, and the air felt cool and damp, like the first whispers of autumn. Roads suffered… again. This morning—or perhaps more accurately, early afternoon, since we woke up late it was sunny! I went out with … More Vacation Day 21 – A Wet, Autumn-Like Evening

The Mojito Mint Comeback—A Garden Experiment

Since we bought our house, I planted a small patch of mojito mint next to the greenhouse. It’s been a constant struggle, with the surrounding plants overtaking its space and the soil not being ideal for mint. Adding to the challenge, I didn’t have a reliable water source for it. Despite these difficulties, I managed … More The Mojito Mint Comeback—A Garden Experiment